Wax or fibrous begonias are classic bedding plants because they are beautiful all season and easy to grow. Though commonly grown as "annuals" these are actually evergreen perennials where hardy. As a group, they are hybrids of three South American species, Begonia cucullata, Begonia hookeri and Begonia schmidtiana.

Wax or fibrous begonias are classic bedding plants because they are beautiful all season and easy to grow. Though commonly grown as "annuals" these are actually evergreen perennials where hardy. As a group, they are hybrids of three South American species, Begonia cucullata, Begonia hookeri and Begonia schmidtiana.

Wax or fibrous begonias are classic bedding plants because they are beautiful all season and easy to grow. Though commonly grown as "annuals" these are actually evergreen perennials where hardy. As a group, they are hybrids of three South American species, Begonia cucullata, Begonia hookeri and Begonia schmidtiana.

Varsity Bronze Leaf Pink wax begonia has a compact habit, is more heat tolerant than other begonias and flowers early from seed. It is commonly grown as a tender perennial, but is an evergreen perennial in tropical and subtropical zones. Throughout the growing season this bushy plant presents lustrous, succulent foliage of bronze that becomes covered with small, waxy pink flowers.

This begonia grows its best in partial sun and well-drained, but evenly moist soil. It is marginally drought tolerant...

Varsity Bronze Leaf Scarlet wax begonia has a compact habit, is more heat tolerant than other begonias and flowers early from seed. It is commonly grown as a tender perennial, but is an evergreen perennial in tropical and subtropical zones. Throughout the growing season this bushy plant presents lustrous, succulent foliage of bronze that becomes covered with small, waxy flowers of scarlet red.

This begonia is finest in partial sun and well-drained, but evenly moist soil. It is marginally drought...

Varsity Bronze Leaf White wax begonia has a compact habit, is more heat tolerant than other begonias and flowers early from seed. It is commonly grown as a tender perennial, but is an evergreen perennial in tropical and subtropical zones. Throughout the growing season this bushy plant presents lustrous, succulent foliage of bronze that becomes covered with small, waxy flowers of white.

A preferred location for this begonia is in partial sun and well-drained, but evenly moist soil. It is marginally...

Varsity Green Leaf Pink wax begonia has a compact habit, is more heat tolerant than other begonias and flowers early from seed. It is commonly grown as a tender perennial, but is an evergreen perennial in tropical and subtropical zones. Throughout the growing season this bushy plant presents lustrous, succulent foliage of bright green that becomes covered with small, waxy pink flowers.

This begonia needs partial sun and well-drained, but evenly moist soil for finest performance. It is marginally...

Varsity Green Leaf Scarlet wax begonia has a compact habit, is more heat tolerant than other begonias and flowers early from seed. It is commonly grown as a tender perennial, but is an evergreen perennial in tropical and subtropical zones. Throughout the growing season this bushy plant presents lustrous, succulent foliage of bright green that becomes covered with small, waxy flowers of scarlet.

This begonia grows beautifully in partial sun and well-drained, but evenly moist soil. It is marginally...

Varsity Green Leaf White wax begonia has a compact habit, is more heat tolerant than other begonias and flowers early from seed. It is commonly grown as a tender perennial, but is an evergreen perennial in tropical and subtropical zones. Throughout the growing season this bushy plant presents lustrous, succulent foliage of bright green that becomes covered with small, waxy flowers of white.

This begonia grows its finest in partial sun and well-drained, but evenly moist soil. It is marginally...

Popular bedding plants, Cocktail Series wax begonias are tender perennials of hybrid origin. These plants are evergreen in tropical to sub-tropical zones but grown as annuals in temperate zones. The 'Vodka' cultivar displays a bright combination of bronze foliage and scarlet flowers.

These plants excel in a moist, well drained soil in full to partial sun. Add organic matter to sandy soils especially while growing in the heat of summer. As reliable bloomers they are often used as annuals in containers,...